Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Contracting Officer (04A-H), 7180 Highland Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Q -- RADIATION THERAPY MEDICAL PHYSICIST SERVICES SOL RFP #646-20-00 DUE 051000 POC Linda Glancy, Contract Specialist, (412) 365-5436; Kelly Smith, Chief Therapist, Rad. Therapy, (412) 688-6000, Ext. 5337 E-MAIL: Contact the Contract Specialist via E-mail, Linda.Glancy@med.va.gov. The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS), University Drive Division, Pittsburgh, PA 15240 has a requirement for Medical Physicist services in its Radiation Therapy Department. The estimated contract period is July 1, 2000 -- June 30, 2001. If the Medical Physicist providing services is not board certified, he/she must be under the supervision of a Medical Physicist certified in therapeutic radiological physics by the American Board of Radiology or the American Board of Medical Physics. The Medical Physicist will be available on site or by telephone during regular working hours of 7:00 A.M. -- 3:30 P.M. Monday -- Friday for consultation and didactic discussion of patient treatment planning and other physics related subjects with Radiation Therapy personnel. The Medical Physicist shall be present on-site at the VAPHS approximately 16-20 hours per week. Contractor employee(s) will be paid only for hours actually worked on site at the VAPHS. Physics services to be provided include double-checking all calculations of new field treatments, providing calculations/treatment plans during Dosimetrist's absence, performing dosimetry measurements (diode/TLD dosimetry and ion chamber measurements), assisting with treatment devices [(excluding mold room) including localization, design, simple; localization, design, intermediate; and localization, design, complex], performing patient weekly physics chart checks, performing accelerator physics quality assurance for the simulator and 2100C and 600C linear accelerators (including annual full calibrations), and performing miscellaneous physics services. The offeror will provide hourly rate(s) and submit a technical proposal addressing the evaluation factors outlined in the solicitation. The estimated solicitation issue date is April 10, 2000, and the estimated due date for receipt of proposals is May 10, 2000 (C.O.B.). All requests for the solicitation package must be submitted in writing to Linda Glancy at the address above. Requests may also be faxed to (412) 365-5444 or sent by E-mail to Linda.Glancy@med.va.gov. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the Agency. The portion of the contract October 1, 2000 -- June 30, 2001 is subject to the availability of FY 2001 funds. Posted 03/22/00 (W-SN437220). (0082)

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